Blocking foreign care workers from bringing family has already hurt Britain; Badenoch’s plans to increase salaries for shortage roles and block citizenship routes would be crippling, warns immigration lawyer.
British businesses and immigration lawyers are increasingly concerned that the UK’s approach to immigration is negatively impacting the country, particularly the recruitment of appropriately skilled workers.
Under the last Conservative government and the current Labour government, several changes designed to reduce immigration have made the UK less attractive, especially for much-needed health sector staff.
Tighter government policies include higher visa application costs, restrictions on bringing dependents to the UK, and a rise in minimum salary requirements. As a result, many people wanting to work overseas may now see other countries, such as Germany and Australia, as more affordable and welcoming, which could harm the UK...